Letters to the Editor
November 8, 2012Re: Conservative voices scarce, stifled on campus More ...
Opinion
A dry campus: totally umbrel-ievable?
November 8, 2012Ever since high school, I have been inclined to believe that even the best of people are thieves. Not that I suspected my friends would steal important things—cars, laptops, cell phones—those were off-limits. But a warm cookie or a mechanical pencil with a nice eraser were easily sequestered and hardly worth bickering over. At 17 years old, one of my closest friends stole not one, not two, but 11 communal umbrellas from the local mall. More ...
Students need a better way to "talk"
November 8, 2012I think it is time to have a discussion about discussion at Hamilton. More ...
Third parties offer a unique perspective on national issues, especially the Libertarian
November 1, 2012The two most popular political lenses which people use to view different issues in this country are the Democratic lens and Republican lens. In light of the ever increasing political polarization of both parties, the Democratic and Republican parties have only grown further apart and to opposite sides of their own spectrums. Thus, people often don’t get the opportunity to view issues from other political lenses and ideologies. More ...
Republi-WHAT? Conservative voices scarce, stifled on campus
November 1, 2012There is no doubt that there is a large liberal majority at Hamilton. Yet most people seem unaware or unconcerned about the negative effects of this lack of political diversity. Hamilton’s liberal-dominated political atmosphere not only weakens the quality of our education, but has also led to the widespread stigmatization of conservative and libertarian students. More ...
A Bulgarian take on the U.S. presidential election
November 1, 2012On my way from the Syracuse airport to Hamilton College in August I could not help but notice how many houses had “Obama-Biden” or “Romney-Ryan” signs on their front yards. Bearing in mind that I am from a country where people avoid talking about politics, you can understand why I was struck by seeing how many Americans openly stated their favored candidate for president. More ...
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What should be our next President’s top priority?
November 1, 2012"I would say unemployment rates, social issues, and education. Employment and education will help to improve the economy by making more jobs and educating people for these jobs. Social issues are also important because they directly affect every single one of us.” -Jessie Shelton '15 More ...
Volunteering doesn't have to be scary
October 25, 2012With Halloween right around the corner, students are scrambling to find last-minute costumes for parties and events on campus. But Halloween means a lot more than simply dressing up as someone you are not. Fortunately, I learned that this past weekend after visiting Rome’s Haunted House with HAVOC. This Halloween, don’t party –—volunteer! Who would have known that Thanksgiving isn’t the only holiday for giving? Halloween is the perfect occasion to rally up volunteers and help others. Remember how joyful you were when you happily said “Trick or Treat” to a stranger in exchange for delicious candy? More ...
The disgusting culture of victim blaming
October 25, 2012I am a feminist and a women’s studies major. That does not mean I hate men, think women are better than men are or even hate wearing bras. What that does mean, however, is that I believe society should treat everyone as equals. Most importantly feminism acknowledges that no one deserves to have his or her rights violated in any way. More ...
Hamilton: a safe space for political difference?
October 25, 2012One of the most pressing issues on Hamilton’s campus right now is the imbalance between the different political ideologies. It has become increasingly clear in recent years that the voices of the liberal students and faculty on this campus are far louder than those of the conservative students and faculty. More ...